- Extension
- .xa
- .amb
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Game
- Audio
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Paragon Decision Technology
- Description
- The XA file format, associated with Maxis, is used primarily for storing audio data in certain video games developed by Maxis, the video game company known for creating popular titles like SimCity and The Sims series. The XA format allows for efficient compression of audio data, enabling games to include a variety of sounds and music tracks without using an excessive amount of disk space. This format is specifically designed to be used within the game environment, facilitating seamless playback and integration of sound effects and music.
- Created by Paragon Decision Technology, AMB files are data files that contain identifier declarations, procedures, and core model functions. They can also be referred to as AIMMS (Advanced Integrated Multidimensional Modeling Software) Model files as they as based on AIMMS modeling proprietary language.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-aiff
- audio/ambisonic
